The last weekend of summer…

so I intend to take a few days off from music reviewing this weekend to enjoy the last few days of summer. I have many new artists to promote next week and lets not forget September 22, 2012 is Powerpopaholic Fest. I expect all of you have marked your calendars for this awesome show. Click on the ad to your right for more info.

Moldy Oldies: Goodbye Don Grady and the Yellow Balloon

Don Grady, who was one of television’s most beloved big brothers as Robbie Douglas on the long-running 1960s hit My Three Sons, died Wednesday. He was 68. A musical prodigy from a young age, Grady also played drums for  sunshine pop pioneers The Yellow Balloon, who had a minor hit with a self-titled song in 1967.

Fun Fact: The band at one time also included Daryl Dragon, who wasn’t as famous at the time as he would be a few years down the road as the male half of the popular duo Captain & Tennille.

Happy Valentines Day, Power Pop lovers!

Did you see the Grammys?

The finale was a wonderful sight of Sir Paul McCartney joined by his posse (Brian Ray and Rusty Anderson) and throw in Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh and Dave Grohl. All playing the Beatles “The End” and I thought just having The Beach Boys reunion on stage was an incredible site.

What is really amazing is not the age of the Beach Boys (or McCartney) performing. Its that a 46 year old song  (“Good Vibrations”) sounded more experimental and relevant than anything currently awarded at the show. Happy Valentines Day!

P.S. …R.I.P. Whitney. The world will always love you.